Last Updated on March 25, 2022
Banana bread is one of the most popular types of quick bread to make. This amazing strawberry banana bread is a delicious twist on this classic recipe. It is the perfect combination and balance of flavors that will keep you coming back for more.
Fortunately, this recipe is simple to make and requires no prior baking experience to make. It is the perfect treat to enjoy for a lunch in the park or at a lunch party. Flavorful and moist, it is great for eating by itself or with butter or even a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
Can You Substitute Any Fruit In Banana Bread?
Using bananas in quick bread helps provide it with flavor, while also making it moist and giving it a delicate crumb. The bananas are finely mashed in order to incorporate them into the recipe. However, if you are not a fan of bananas or don't have any on hand, there are substitutes you can use.
Instead of mashed bananas, you can use pureed fruits such as applesauce, pureed avocados or even pears will work. In addition, you can also use zucchini, pumpkin puree, or greek yogurt. For a more unique substitute, you can use prunes, pureed white beans, or garbanzo beans.
Why Is My Banana Bread Fudgy?
Just like any baked good, banana bread doesn't always turn outright. If your banana bread turns out fudgy or dense, there are a few different things that can cause this to happen.
One of the most common reasons banana bread turns out fudgy is that you did not use enough leavening agents such as baking soda or baking powder. In addition, sometimes it will be dense if your leavening agents are expired. Leavening agents work to give quick bread a light, moist texture that is not dense.
Also, make sure you are not using underripe bananas, and be sure to not use too many bananas as well. In addition, do not overmix the batter as this can lead to a dense final product. For best results, use a scale to weigh out your ingredients to ensure you are not using too much or too little of each ingredient.
What You Will Need Yo Make Banana Strawberry Bread
To make this strawberry banana bread will need:
Ingredients
- ½ cup vegetable oil, along with some for the pan
- ½ cup and 2 tablespoons walnuts
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 very ripe bananas, mashed
- 8 ounces strawberries, hulled and diced into ¼- to ½-inch pieces
Equipment
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- Medium mixing bowl
- Large mixing bowl
- Wire rack
- Rubber spatula
- Whisk
Step by step instructions
Step one: Preheat the oven and next grease the loaf pan
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit then grease your 9x5-inch loaf pan with vegetable oil.
Step two: Chop up the walnuts
Roughly chop up a half cup of walnuts and then finely chop up two tablespoons of walnuts, set aside.
Step three: Whisk together the dry ingredients
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, roughly chopped walnuts, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Step four: Whisk together the wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
Step five: Fold in mashed bananas and strawberries
Using a rubber spatula, carefully fold in the mashed bananas and diced strawberries into the wet ingredients.
Step Six: Combine the wet ingredients and dry ingredients
Carefully fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients using a rubber spatula, being careful to not overmix.
Step seven: Bake the strawberry banana bread
Carefully pour the banana bread batter into the loaf pan, it is okay if there are some lumps. Sprinkle the top of the batter with the finely chopped walnuts then bake for one hour to one hour and 10 minutes. Use a toothpick to check for doneness then let the strawberry banana bread cool on a wire rack until completely cool.
Tips And Tricks
Be sure to use very ripe bananas in the recipe, as this will work best for giving it a moist, tender crumb. It is best to use fresh strawberries, but if need be, you can also use frozen strawberries as well.
Store the strawberry banana bread at room temperature in an airtight container for up to three days. In addition, you can also store the bread in the fridge for up to seven days in an airtight container.
This banana bread recipe as freezes well. Wrap the fully cooled bread in a layer of plastic wrap and then a layer of aluminum foil. Place the carefully wrapped bread in the freezer for up to six months.
To thaw, let it sit at room temperature for two hours or place it in the fridge overnight. Store any leftovers in an airtight container and enjoy them within three days. If desired, you can warm the slices up in the microwave for just a few seconds as well.
Farberware Bakeware Meatloaf/Nonstick Baking Loaf Pan Set, Two 9-Inch x 5-Inch, Gray
Servings And Preparation Time
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Bake Time |
Preparation Time | Servings |
| 60-70 minutes | 15 minutes |
10-12 |
A Delicious And Easy Quick Bread Recipe
The combination of strawberries and bananas makes this quick bread recipe truly delicious. It is flavorful, moist and just the right amount of sweet. It is easy to make and requires no prior baking experience, making it a great recipe to make if you are a new baker.
This bread is great for enjoying after dinner and makes a great gift to give your family and friends. Using overripe bananas and fresh strawberries is the best combination to make this recipe. It is great to serve in slices on its own or try it with butter, chocolate drizzle, honey, or even caramel drizzle for an extra special treat.
Did you enjoy this recipe for how to make strawberry banana bread? If so, please share this delicious quick bread recipe with your friends and family and share your thoughts in the comments down below.
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Amazing Strawberry Banana Bread
Equipment
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- Large mixing bowl
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- ½ cup vegetable oil, along with some for the pan
- ½ cup and 2 tablespoons walnuts
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 very ripe bananas, mashed
- 8 ounces strawberries, hulled and diced into ¼- to ½-inch pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and next grease the loaf pan.Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit then grease your 9x5-inch loaf pan with vegetable oil.½ cup vegetable oil, along with some for the pan
- Chop up the walnuts.Roughly chop up a half cup of walnuts and then finely chop up two tablespoons of walnuts, set aside.½ cup and 2 tablespoons walnuts
- Whisk together the dry ingredients.In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, roughly chopped walnuts, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.½ cup and 2 tablespoons walnuts, 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup sugar, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, ½ teaspoon fine salt
- Whisk together the wet Ingredients.In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.½ cup vegetable oil, along with some for the pan, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- Fold in mashed bananas and strawberries.Using a rubber spatula, carefully fold in the mashed bananas and diced strawberries into the wet ingredients.2 very ripe bananas, mashed, 8 ounces strawberries, hulled and diced into ¼- to ½-inch pieces
- Combine the wet ingredients and dry ingredients.Carefully fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients using a rubber spatula, being careful to not overmix.
- Bake the strawberry banana bread. Carefully pour the banana bread batter into the loaf pan, it is okay if there are some lumps. Sprinkle the top of the batter with the finely chopped walnuts then bake for one hour to one hour and 10 minutes. Use a toothpick to check for doneness then let the strawberry banana bread cool on a wire rack until completely cool.
Notes
Ever since she was a young girl, Anna has been a lover of desserts. As an adult, she enjoys
baking a variety of desserts from cakes, cookies, brownies, bread, and more from scratch. She
enjoys sharing her passion for baking with others who also have a sweet tooth. From properly
measuring ingredients to making sure they are the correct temperature, Anna knows the
importance small details can make in baking. She wants to share her experience with others in
hopes they can make the most delicious baked goods. When she’s not busy blogging, Anna
enjoys trying new recipes in the kitchen.
